HALLMARK
Hallmark
A hallmark is an official mark or series of marks struck on items made of precious metals—platinum, gold, silver and in some nations, palladium. In a more general sense, the term hallmark can also be used to refer to any distinguishing characteristic or trait.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Hallmark
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hallmark
Noun
- A distinguishing characteristic.
- An official marking made by a trusted party, usually an assay office, on items made of precious metals.
Verb
- To provide or stamp with a hallmark.
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